Russian boxing champion returns to the ring after a nine-year hiatus, securing a victory in his comeback match.
Revved-up Ruslan Provodnikov, a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) titan in the junior welterweight division and a 41-year-old fighting force, feasted on Mexican veteran Jose Luis Castillo by unanimous decision in a six-round dust-up held in Krasnoyarsk.
This historic rematch for these combatants proved to be a throwback to their 2015 bout, where Provodnikov won by technical knockout in the fifth sparring session.
With his most recent brush with the squared circle happening back in June 2016, Provodnikov—who now sports 26 victories, including 18 knockouts, and five defeats—toppled his Christian rival with a dominating performance. Feathered under the RBC Group's wing, Provodnikov clinched the WBO crown in 2013.
As a seasoned warrior with a vast battlefield resume, Castillo, aged 51, bagged himself 66 wins, 14 losses, and a single draw. Boasting multiple WBC titles, including from 2000-2002 and 2004-2005, Castillo returned to the fray to collide with Provodnikov.
Eager boxing fanatics can share their reactions to this clash in the vibrant "RBC Sport" Telegram community.
Sports enthusiasts can discuss their thoughts on the Provodnikov vs Castillo rematch in the lively "RBC Sport" Telegram community. This battle, a rekindling of their 2015 bout, featured Provodnikov, a former WBO junior welterweight champion, dominating with his boxing prowess.
